A member asked:

Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with swimmer's ear.

26 doctors weighed in across 19 answers
Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: A 1 to 1 mix of white vinager ; boiled water, 3-4 drops 3x a day for 5 days or to be used regularly.

Answered 7/8/2017

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Don't put anything in your ear that is smaller than your elbow.

Answered 10/14/2014

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Clean the ears and make them dry after you swim to prevent from swimmers ear.

Answered 5/7/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: DON'T use Q-tips in your ear canal! Do see the Dr. for an evaluation.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Ignore: Use ear plugs carefully and don't use qtips.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: Make sure ears dry after swimming or showers.

Answered 6/29/2014

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Ignore: Mix 1/2 rubbing alcohol and 1/2 vinegar - put a couple drops in ear canals after swimming to prevent.

Answered 7/10/2014

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Ignore: Prevention: put one - two drops of rubbing alcohol or peroxide in each ear after swimming.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Ignore: Wearing ear plugs made for swimming can prevent swimmer's ear.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Ignore: You don't have to be a swimmer to get swimmer's ear. If you're concerned, ask your doctor!

Answered 1/18/2019

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Ignore: -- don't self treat -- avoid moister getting in the ear -- seek a doctor's visit.

Answered 5/7/2015

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Ignore: Protect your eras whenever you go back to submerge on water.

Answered 12/17/2014

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Don't swim until the infection is fully treated and place a cotton ball with Vasoline during bathing.

Answered 2/1/2015

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Dr. David Duncan m.d. answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Rinse healthy ears after swimming with gentle squirt of 50/50 mix of white vinigar water to prevent.

Answered 1/26/2015

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: If diagnosed with swimmers ear must use antibiotic drops until infection is cleared and keep ear dry.

Answered 2/12/2015

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Ignore: Use ear plugs when swimming or showering.

Answered 5/5/2015

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Ignore: DON'T: add ear drops or insert cotton swab into ear canal. DO: Keep ear canal dry.

Answered 9/17/2015

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Ignore: Don't ever put anything solid in your ear canal (no Q-tips), and do not use alcohol to dry your ears.

Answered 5/21/2016

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Ignore: 50%/50% Rubbing Alcohol and White Vinegar put into the ear will provide relief and dry the ear.

Answered 10/5/2017

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